Michelin-Star Restaurants in San Francisco (2025)
Atelier Crenn
Restaurant · Union Street
Dominique Crenn’s pescatarian tasting celebrates Northern California produce and craft, backed by three stars and a Green Star from the Michelin Guide. Lauded by local critics for storytelling plates and produce from Bleu Belle Farm.
Benu
Fine dining restaurant · South of Market
Corey Lee’s serene dining room weaves East Asian ideas with Bay Area ingredients into a meticulous, three-star experience. Consistently praised by the Michelin Guide and San Francisco Chronicle for precision, finesse, and quiet innovation.
Quince
Fine dining restaurant · North Beach
Michael and Lindsay Tusk’s Jackson Square icon holds three stars and a Green Star, with ingredients anchored by their partnership with Fresh Run Farm. Frequently cited by the Michelin Guide and respected critics for elegant, season-led cuisine.
Acquerello
Northern Italian restaurant · Polk Gulch
A Russo–Nob Hill landmark since 1989, Suzette Gresham’s dining room pairs Italian heritage with contemporary technique. The Michelin Guide’s two-star rating and local press applaud its handmade pastas, deep cellar, and gracious service.
Birdsong
American restaurant · South of Market
Live-fire cooking and heirloom ingredients define this two-star spot, where the team channels the Pacific Northwest through a San Francisco lens. The Michelin Guide and Eater SF highlight its technical flair and playful, flavor-forward plates.
Californios
Fine dining restaurant · South of Market
Val M. Cantú’s tasting menu elevates Mexican traditions with Bay Area bounty. The restaurant holds two Michelin stars and is frequently celebrated by local critics for precision, depth, and a vibrant, art-filled room.
Kiln
Fine dining restaurant · Civic Center
Chef John Wesley and GM Julianna Yang steer a tasting menu leaning Nordic—fermentation, preservation, and clean flavors—now elevated to two stars in 2025. Widely noted by the Michelin Guide and Eater SF for its craft and momentum.
Lazy Bear
New American restaurant · Mission
Born from a beloved supper club, this Mission original channels nostalgia and modern technique in a lively, two-star tasting. The Michelin Guide and local writers praise its celebratory spirit, storytelling courses, and thoughtful pairings.
Sons & Daughters
Fine dining restaurant · Nob Hill
A petite Nob Hill dining room where a focused team delivers precise, New Nordic–influenced cooking. Awarded two stars and a Green Star, it’s recognized by the Michelin Guide and praised by Eater SF for sustainability and finesse.
Nari
Thai restaurant · Japantown
Chef Pim Techamuanvivit’s bold Thai cooking meets Northern California produce in Japantown’s Hotel Kabuki. The Michelin Guide’s star and frequent Eater SF mentions reflect a menu that’s vibrant, layered, and unmistakably San Francisco.
SAN HO WON
Korean barbecue restaurant · Mission
Corey Lee and Jeong-In Hwang’s Korean restaurant marries meticulous technique with soulful barbecue and stews. Recognized with a Michelin star and celebrated by local critics for wood-charcoal grilling and quietly polished service.
7 Adams
Fine dining restaurant · Japantown
Chefs Serena and David Fisher deliver a focused, seasonal tasting at a gentler price point, earning a Michelin star. Eater SF and the Michelin Guide note the Fillmore setting’s sincere hospitality and balanced, Californian flavors.